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The first picture is also in the french book 'les camions de la victoire'. It is a Peugeot, not sure about the model - probably a 1525, like the one parked in front of it. They were called 'camion-bazar', most if not all of these were built on Peugeot chassis according to the writer. 1923 seems a bit late indeed. Marcel

This is how it stood in January, as a result of a flooding of the Seine river.

I don't know the exact year, but should be about 1920-25. It was originally on wooden wheels with solids, there is one other survivor known, at the Fondation Berliet in Lyon. It is really in a very good condition.

I thought I'd post this while waiting for an update on the Thornycroft test drive. We finally picked up our new restoration project, a Dewald KL truck. It has been modified with tyres in 1941 and is in quite good condition. Here are a few pictures, will post more next week. Regards Marcel

I am sure it will do, good luck tomorrow and have fun!

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Hi Steve and family! As many others have said already and will say: well done! It is quite an achievement to bring a 100 year engine back to life. If it is only the valve timing that needs to be adjusted, well that is a minor thing compared to the other work you have done. I would say too that the valve timing is a bit far off, especially on the inlet side. My guess is to advance the inlet by 24° and the outlet by 12° and see what happens. Inlet open at TDC is way too late. An impulse magneto will definitely help, not sure if you need a choke though when everything is adjusted as it should. Is there a way to prime the engine? You are quite right about the modern fuels. I had to change the nozzle on the Peugeot from 145 to 125 because it smoked too much. Best regards Marcel

It is amazing what can be achieved using modern techniques! That spider will fit better than new I am sure. I have used my old Halifax slotter and horizontal milling machine a couple of times to make internal and external splines, not quite as precise as wire eroding but it does the job for what I need it. Wonderful job on the Thorny, not long now before it will move under its own power! Regards Marcel

The tyre profile on the rear wheel of the fallen lorry seems unusual?

Hi Tim Instead of uploading all the pictures again would it be an idea to copy the text of the thread and the pictures into one or more documents that can be added to the thread and downloaded from there? It would at least give you some more time. Regards Marcel

I came across this story today about a Mack and a Mathis truck discovered back in 2001 in a warehouse in the centre of Marseille. http://www.forum-auto.com/automobiles-mythiques-exception/voitures-anciennes/sujet390721-1925.htm Did anyone on here heard about these trucks before? They were in a splendid original condition, and I do hope they haven not been painted since. All the best for 2018! Marcel

Hanging the welder vertically from the ceiling also helps, easier though if you have a separate wire feeder

The hub caps have 'HN' casted in. I am fairly sure the axles are from low loaders used in the port of Antwerp by a company named 'Hessenatie' but cannot find any pictures. More pics and details in a couple of weeks!

Here's an article on the Cambrai tank: http://www.20minutes.fr/lille/2109211-20170725-cambrai-dernier-voyage-char-britannique-1917-unique-europe Regards Marcel

Friend at the sale reports: Renault EG: 75K Renault lorry: 16,5K FWD: 16K Plus buyers premium I guess. All to same buyer in France. Regards Marcel

The suspension is visible in one of the pictures but I think they wanted to keep the floor as low as possible. I also seem to recall that the front axle is not original, but they made really neat front wheels. Marcel

Very nice and interesting thread to follow. Also I like the balance steam engine in the background! Marcel

What a great job on the fuel tank so far, I am sure the result will be more than perfect! I was lucky with the tank on the Peugeot as it was in a fair condition. I only had to seal it with a high quality two component sealer which seems to hold up fine. Regards Marcel

I have been told to put the sheet into the rollers diagonally along both diagonals before rolling the final curve, this would break the straight ends. Haven't tried it yet but it makes sense to me. Regards Marcel

The chap was from our village and probably in Belgian army service, but not sure about the lorry.

another Commercar regards Marcel

Ouch! The crankshaft looks repairable if it can be straightened. The repair we had done on the Peugeot still holds out well. Regards Marcel

This may not be WW1 related. I have a Belgian built engine of the make Wafflard that I am taking apart to get it running again. The carburetor is a Claudel-Hobson, it appears that this type was also used on the ABC flat twin engines. However this one is marked 'made in Belgium'. The magneto has round bar magnets and is stamped 'W^D' and 'BX4', so I think it is British. If anyone can tell me more about the carburetor and magneto I can possibly put a year on the engine. Thank you Marcel

Good to see that the Dennis performed well! Beautiful pictures also, I like the dragline! Marcel

Yes that is our Peugeot but unfortunately we will not take part in this super event. However we were very interested to do so when they announced it some two years ago hence the picture on the website. Marcel